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Ask Annie- Why Aren't My Hydrangeas Blooming
Posted by Annie Algren on Apr 5th 2026
Why aren't my Hydrangeas blooming - When they are supposed to? -Emily in zone 4b Hi Emily- Sounds like you are experiencing a conundrum that has stumped many gardeners alike, especially here i...
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Pruning Hydrangeas and Shrubs
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 5th 2026
Pruning Hydrangeas and Shrubs If you are itching to get in the garden but know it’s a bit too early, pruning a select variety of shrubs is a project you can tackle right now! Pruni...
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Sustainable Options for Lawnscapes
Posted by Jessie Jacobson and Betsy Dvorak on Apr 5th 2026
Sustainable Options for Lawnscapes: Bee Lawns, Native Lawns, and Waterwise Lawns Turfgrass and lawnscapes are a major part of green spaces all over the world. For centuries, they have be...
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Gardening with Pollinators in Mind
Posted by Aaron Barton & Jessie Jacobson on Mar 29th 2026
Gardening with Pollinators in Mind The days are getting longer, and the grass is getting greener. We are all anxious to get in the garden and dig. Out with the old, in with the new! Am I...
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Ask Annie- April Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on Mar 29th 2026
This week, we are going to start the 2026 growing season off with your April garden checklist. April is indeed a shoulder month- lots of prep, some planting, and plenty of just watching the weath...
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Right Plant, Right Place: How Hardiness Zones Shape Your Garden
Posted by Annie Algren on Mar 22nd 2026
Right Plant, Right Place: How Hardiness Zones Shape Your Garden Every gardener has fallen in love with a plant that simply couldn’t survive in their garden - and us Northern garden...
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Planting Spring Bulbs: Dahlias
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 22nd 2026
Planting Spring Bulbs: Dahlias Dahlias are having their moment in the garden right now, and we can't help but stop and stare when we see those big, voluptuous blooms. Easy to grow and eas...
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Spring Cactus
Posted by Hannah Brand on Mar 15th 2026
Weekly Plant Chat: Spring Cactus Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Schlumbergera rhipsalidopsis, more commonly known as Spring Cactus. The Spring Cactus blooms March &nda...
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Oxalis and Shamrocks
Posted by Hannah Brand on Mar 15th 2026
Weekly Plant Chat: Oxalis and Shamrocks Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Oxalis, more commonly known as purple or green shamrock. Oxalis have distinct triangle shaped, p...
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